Coaches
Kent Bjurstrom
Kent Bjurstrom is the Northview Network Pastor at Northview Church located in central Indiana with 15 campuses. Northview reaches thousands across central Indiana and is one of the most influential churches in the US.
With over 15 years of student ministry experience in worship & pastoral roles, he loves to network and connect with other youth workers to encourage one another and get better together.
Kent and his wife Stephanie have been married for over 18 years and they have 4 children: Trey, Colby, Cayden, and Kaly. Having a house full of kids means that there’s never a dull moment.
Anne Wilson
Anne is a leader, youth pastor, writer, and speaker with a passion to see this generation know and follow Jesus, and help young people discover their Kingdom purpose.
She serves as the lead youth pastor at Traders Point Christian Church, a large, multisite church in central Indiana, and has also served churches in North Carolina, Ohio, and Indiana in youth ministry and communications. Anne also serves on the board at Christ in Youth, regularly speaks for CIY’s high school program, MOVE, and has written for publications such as Christianity Today, Orange Leaders, and Christian Standard.
She and her husband, Kyle, have two kids: Keegan and Eliza. Anne holds a degree in biblical studies and general ministry from Cincinnati Christian University. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her people and is often referred to by family and friends as Leslie Knope.
Joel Firebaugh
Joel is a youth pastor, preacher, husband, bear wrestler, and the author of How to Pretend to be a Published Author, which is available anywhere books aren’t sold.
He serves as the lead student pastor at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, OH. Crossroads is one church in 11 different locations with over 20,000 in attendance. Joel brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to student pastors everywhere.
Joel gets excited about spending time with his wife, Anna and daughter, Navy. He loves connecting students to Jesus, and doing poorly executed magic tricks. Joel’s passion is helping the next generation take the next steps in their faith journey with Jesus! He can’t wait to meet you and resource you to do the same.